Centre Pieces

Yesterday it was my 4 years with Jason! I can't believe it's been that long but a wonderful 4 years together. We haven't done anything yet but will have dinner on Saturday night. I will write a post about this next time (and and the story of how we met!).

On the wedding front I'm doing lots of planning. We need to plan our engagement party which we have started doing. I'm still figuring out bridesmaid dresses, planning centre pieces, planning our cupcake tower (instead of a cake), trying to decide what type of flowers for the bouquets and working out our invitations. Not sure if I'm going to be able to letterpress them now. 

Here is my centre piece inspiration. As I've mentioned before I think I prefer a cluster of candles on each table instead of flowers. 

Images (L-R - Top) Both Martha Stewart, (Bottom) - Both Dusk

And among those candles I plan to have a few table scatters of either little crystals....

Image via Ebay

And maybe a few of these little butterflies too. I don't want heaps of the crystals and butterflies just a few scattered around the candles.

Image via Ebay

There is still so much to plan so I need to keep on going and make the most of my days off. Plus I need to do plenty of cleaning and organising.

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!! 

Image found via Weekend Host 

P.S I wish Jason and I could have a winter picnic but have to work all weekend again. 

Gathering ideas

It's a cold and dreary day and I don't feel like doing anything. Here's another flickr mosaic of some of my favourites. By now I'm sure you all know the type of images I love to look at. 

1. ......, 2. dream a little dream, 3. Untitled, 4. wish jar, 5. Candelabra, 6. Untitled, 7. dancer, 8. party light, 9. Winter birds

Now that I have my wedding dress, I'm looking for bridesmaid dresses, flowers, hair styles and other accessories. Here is more bridesmaid inspiration. 

Image via Thread

I quite like the colour of this dress and I'm liking the style too. Still not sure what I'm doing with my bridesmaids yet.

Images via Thread bridesmaid

I'm liking the one shoulder look. I think it would suit all my bridesmaids. But I still can't decide on length. I always thought it would be more cocktail style but I quite like the long dress too. I will have to think on it. 

Whilst putting this post together I was looking back on some old photos and found this one. One of me and my nephew Caeleb when he was still a baby. 

 I don't even remember it being taken. It's times like these that I know I would love kids one day. 

Have a wonderful rest of week xox

Just a Minute...in July

Image  found via This is Glamorous

Dreaming... of travelling the world and gaining new experiences

Loving... my family even when they drive me crazy sometimes =)

Thinking... about all the plans and to do's I need to complete

Wanting... to stop worrying about everything 

Reading... The Memory Keeper's Daughter by Kim Edwards, Prom Nights from Hell by assorted authors (I always read teen books), Shop til you Drop magazine and various wedding mags

Wishing... I could figure out my letterpress and actually have something pretty to show

I got this via *this daisy who in turn found it via August Street. 

Dance with the wood nymphs by Graciebella featuring Loeffler Randall shoes

This is one of my Polyvore sets I made awhile ago. It reminds me of childhood dreaming when it seemed as though anything was possible. Sometimes I wish I could go back to those days when I thought I could do anything and all dreams could come true. Lately I've just been feeling so nostalgic and I've been doing a lot of reminiscing. 

A really old photo from school. We were in year 9 and all about 14 years old. Even here we were all so care free. The photo is a bit fuzzy I know and my eyes are closed. I miss hanging out at lunch times at school. That was great!

Well, watch out my next post might be all about old school photos and other things =) Have a wonderful weekend everyone and thanks for all your lovely comments.

It's done

Image from Bridesmagazine.co.uk

(This is how I'm feeling!)

I have finally made a decision about my dress! Whee! It was hard because I started getting confused but in the end I went with the style I always wanted. I can't post it here in case Jason sees it but if anyone wants t see a picture of the dress just send me an email (gracienne.nancy@gmail.com).

Thought I would share more inspirational photos and some quotes. I would love to share more beauty.

Image found via This is Glamorous

"Never lose an opportunity of seeing anything beautiful, for beauty is God's handwriting" - Ralph Waldo Emerson

Image via Foto Decadent

(I have sat on one of these tires in my backyard many times to contemplate life)

" A man should hear a little music, read a little poetry, and see a fine picture every day of his life, in order that worldly cares may not obliterate the sense of the beautiful which God has  implanted in the human soul." - Johann Wolfgang von Geothe 

Image found via Wehearit

"Beauty is how you feel inside, and it reflects in your eyes. It is not something physical." - Sophia Loren. 

Image found via Dress Design and Decor

" A woman whose smile is open and whose expression is glad has a kind of beauty no matter what she wears." - Anne Roiphe. 

There are days when there is so much beauty and inspiration that I can't help but feel empowered by God. He has truly given me life and I know I am so blessed. And I just want to appreciate everything I have everyday of my life. 

Have a wonderful rest of week!

Honeymoon destinations

Image via Dress Design and Decor 

I've been doing a lot of thinking, planning and contemplating. About life.... I'm just in a thoughtful mood and it makes me want to really live. I thank God every day for all the blessings in my life.

On other thoughts Jason and I are thinking about our engagement party and honeymoon. We haven't had an engagement party yet and it's almost an annoying fiddly bit which I wish we didn't have to plan but I know we will. We're checking out a venue this weekend, though it will be very casual.

As for Honeymoon, we are coming to a decision but we are not entirely sure yet. I really wanted to go to Europe but it would have been so hectic. And Jason did want to do more relaxing. We were thinking of Vanuatu but the weather doesn't seem too good at that time of year. Now we are compromising and maybe for the initial honeymoon we will travel local and relax and later on in the year maybe about September we will go to Europe. It gives us more time to settle down and save again and have a wonderful time later on. 

Image from Whitsundays QLD

It may not necessarily be in the Whitsundays, but most likely North Queensland which is local. We have some of the most beautiful beaches in our own state of Queensland so we definitely should explore.

Images via Lonely Planet

I'm pretty much obsessed with Lonely Planet guidebooks. These are the two guides I have purchased from work (We have 30% off travel books at the moment eee!). We are hoping to go to the Mediterranean part of Europe as the main part but of course we will go to Paris, London and have to go to Germany to visit a friend of mine. 

Well I hope everyone has a wonderful, relaxing, beautiful weekend!!

PS. I'm looking forward to this movie. I'm beyond excited! I'm off to watch the first one while eating lunch!

Still Deciding...

Image via Kiss the Groom

Last Friday I went up to the Sunshine coast with my parents. My middle brother has moved there and his gf lives on the Sunny coast too. My mum, Melly (bro's gf) and I spent the day wedding dress shopping. It was difficult cause there are two more dresses that I like, but they are also from the Sunny coast so it may be hard to have to go up there to get fitted and alterations etc. So mum and I are going shopping on Tuesday and I will make a decision then.

I've been working a fair bit and too lazy to blog. But here are a few inspirations. 

Collection of images via Miss Laura via Annacampbell

The lovely Laura is always making collage/montages of beautiful images. I adore the style of these dresses. They are just simply gorgeous!!

I've been doing lots of planning and thinking about centre pieces. I think it will be made up of candles instead of fresh flowers. I would like some silky flower petals around the candles though.

Image via Scentiments

I'm looking at maybe this candle as a main centre piece with tea light and votive candles scattered around it. 

Image via Scentiments

This is just another scent I'm considering. I just like the look of candles and the light they emit. 

Image via Instyle Weddings

I just love this image. This would be the perfect ceremony look. It's also where I took inspiration for centre pieces with the votive candles and flower petals. 

Rose and Ruby

I'm a huge fan of the Rose and Ruby site. The dresses and clothes are sweet, feminine and romantic. Their clothes bring me a lot of inspiration for the wedding, especially bridesmaid dresses. I haven't actually bought a wedding dress yet but very sure of the dress I want. So I'm moving on to thinking about what type of dresses I would like my bridesmaids to wear. 

Image via Bespoke press

The dresses from this wedding are Rose and Ruby dresses and I'm really loving the mismatched bridesmaid look. It's nice to have them wear a dress that suits them and most likely they will be wearing different dress styles although it will probably be the same colour. 

Image from Rose and Ruby

I quite like that colour pink of the dress on the right side. It's not in the colour theme but I figured the bridesmaids can be a different colour? Maybe...

Image from Rose and Ruby

Or maybe this colour. My biggest challenge is finding a colour that will suit my bridesmaids. I like the flow of this dress too. 

Image taken from Rose and Ruby

I'm liking these styles as well. Maybe in a darker colour. But it's part of my inspiration. 

Image taken from Rose and Ruby

I just think this is pretty. I really do have a thing for these flowing dresses. The silk flowers are a nice touch too. 

Have a lovely week everyone!!